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Bank of China launched its multi-currency, multi-tranche transaction on Tuesday morning, as Citic Securities also opened books for two tranches of dollar notes.

Bank of China, CCB Life Insurance and Citic Securities kicked off investor meetings and calls this week, in pursuit of Reg S deals.

Another day, another €1.5bn of high yield bond offerings was what Tuesday’s deals from Aramark, Anglo American and Arrow meant for a European market awash with double-B rated paper. But too much of a good thing is putting off some traditional high yield buyers.

South Africa’s Nedbank is dipping its toes into Asian liquidity for a $350m three year bullet that gives lenders the option of committing in dollars and euros.

Wells Fargo Asset Management has hired a new portfolio manager in its ECM Asset Management subsidiary.

Chile's Itaú CorpBanca has rolled out a $465m fundraising into syndication, with a number of invitations going to lenders in Asia.

US pharma research firm Quintiles IMS Holdings printed on Thursday a new €1.4bn high yield bond, proving that European high yield investors are embracing the train of US issuers printing in euros.

Wells Fargo has hired a banker from RBS to join its FIG origination effort.

US banks returned to the dollar market with quick-fire trades, exploiting tightening in spreads on hopes that US president Donald Trump will loosen regulation in the sector.

The dollar high grade market slowed to a subdued pace this week following the bonanza of the previous one as corporates with funding needs lined up their documentation after reporting earnings.

Wells Fargo has named a new regional president for Asia Pacific, promoting Jafar Amin.

Panera Bread, the US chain of bakery cafes, received $200m from six lenders this week as it served up healthy financial results on Tuesday.